MilliporeSigma,
a life science business of Merck KGaA based in Germany, along with
Gov. Scott Walker announced Tuesday plans to expand its facility in
Sheboygan Falls by 80,000 square feet.

The
construction, which includes the consolidation of its flavors and
fragrances, and stains and dyes operations in Milwaukee and
overseas, and the growth of existing operations in Wisconsin,
MilliporeSigma expects to create approximately 175 jobs in the next
three years.

“As a global
company with operations on five continents, MilliporeSigma had
numerous location options for this facility and I commend the
company for making this commitment to Wisconsin,” Walker said in a
news release. “Because of the tremendous progress we’ve made in the
last six years to turn around our state’s economy and create a
strong pro-business climate, Wisconsin is developing an
international reputation among companies seeking to establish or
expand operations in the U.S.”

Udit Batra, CEO,
MilliporeSigma, added, “We look forward to growing our capabilities
and footprint in Wisconsin, which is already home to four
manufacturing sites and our Milwaukeebased North American Central
Distribution Center. The expansion of the Sheboygan (Falls) facility
will play an important part in leveraging our existing expertise to
serve our broader business around the world.”

To secure the
company’s investment in Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Economic
Development Corporation has authorized Millipore-Sigma to receive up
to $1.25 million in tax credits over the next three years, the
release said. The actual amount of credits the company will earn are
contingent upon the number of jobs created and the level of capital
investment over that time.

“I congratulate
MilliporeSigma on its expansion plans, which will strengthen
Wisconsin’s thriving biohealth sector,” said Mark R. Hogan,
secretary and CEO of WEDC, the state’s lead economic development
organization, in a statement. “This investment in Wisconsin is
another example of the success we are experiencing as a result of
WEDC’s proactive efforts to attract foreign direct investment.”